Well, right on the heels of Wilma deciding to leave the band, Dang had his visa expire and will be returning to Shanghai next week. We’d like to express our extreme gratitude to Dang-Lin Wang; he sure added some color and contrast to the band. Dang’s last gig with the band will be this Friday as Dick and the Crew swing into Peoria, IL; letting ‘r rip at the Corn Stock Theater for a guaranteed no-holes barred blowout. We know how some loved Dang-Lin Wang and his special swinging style–this’ll be your last chance to see him perform in the US. We’re not sure how Dang-Lin Wang is going to make out back in China, but all of us here are wishing him all the best in his travels and thanking him for his wonderful efforts for the band. His style of music was certainly unique and the Wang will be a hard act to follow.

Dick and the boys give a warm and rousing welcome to our new Jazz guitar player who comes to us after a long and successful military career. Colonel (retired) Beauregard (Bo) Angus will be joining us in the guitar section of the band as we trot eastward. Col. Angus has performed all over the world and his warm style is well known. The ladies especially love being entertained by Col. Angus–it’s always been a thrill for them– and we’re sure he’ll fit in quite well.